The Modrý Case (2023)
Bohumil Modrý, the best hockey goalie in the world, who significantly contributed to the first international successes of Czechoslovak hockey after World War II. In 1948, he was offered a job in the NHL, but his stellar sports career and happy family life were destroyed by a trumped-up political trial in 1950. He died prematurely in 1963 at the age of 46 from the effects of imprisonment and radiation.
Director: Roman Vávra
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 54 min
Release Date: October 3, 2023
Cast
- Blanka Modrá - Self
- David Švehlík - Commentary (voice)
- Robert Záruba - Commentary (voice)
Screenplay
- Roman Vávra (Story)
- Blanka Modrá (Screenplay)
- Hana Grigarcziková (Story)
- Martin Novosad (Story)
- Roman Vávra (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Martin Štěpánek
Editing: Katarína Buchanan Geyerová
Production: Česká televize
Country: Czech Republic
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
More Films by Director: Roman Vávra
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Modrý Case about?
- Bohumil Modrý, the best hockey goalie in the world, who significantly contributed to the first international successes of Czechoslovak hockey after World War II. In 1948, he was offered a job in the NHL, but his stellar sports career and happy family life were destroyed by a trumped-up political trial in 1950. He died prematurely in 1963 at the age of 46 from the effects of imprisonment and radiation.
- Who directed The Modrý Case?
- The Modrý Case was directed by Roman Vávra.
- Who stars in The Modrý Case?
- The Modrý Case stars Blanka Modrá, David Švehlík, Robert Záruba.
- How long is The Modrý Case?
- The Modrý Case has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
- What genre is The Modrý Case?
- The Modrý Case is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Modrý Case produced?
- The Modrý Case was produced in Czech Republic.